Monthly Archives: November 2010

Hopefully you found the discussion about the mechanical design of my MAME setup informative, but the thing that – for better or worse – sets this apart from most of the others on the internet is the fact that it uses a wireless keyboard for control. One could probably use a wireless game controller (or possibly two) with similar or better results.

wireless keyboard and receiver (before) ===>

Finished Product (after)

The first thing to consider when using a wireless keyboard (or wired keyboard for that matter) for this purposeRead more »

So, yes, that’s quite a title. As mentioned in a previous article, the cheap RC truck is a great source of components for whatever hack or re-purposing you have in mind.

The first thing I tried with this set of components was a very simple hack. I don’t remember all the details, but at some point in my education as a mechanical engineer I learned about conservation of angular momentum. In two dimensions, it’s pretty simple; if something is rotating, angular momentumRead more »

Other Blogs that are Awesome

DIYTripods.com Another blog that I write about interesting ways people use and mount their cameras for unique shots
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Infinite-Garage.com from hot rods to new cars - about what normally goes in your garage when you don't have a lathe and CNC router!
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Five Gallon Ideas. How to Reuse 5 gallon buckets for all kinds of crazy stuff.
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Do-It-Yourself Gadgets. Other clever hacked gadgets.
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